Looking for Inglis P35 HP internal punch mark info.

[zparqi]

Hi,

I'm researching a specific Inglis p35 MkI* from the standpoint of internal gunsmith punched markings, the gun in question having what seems to be an anomaly from the 'standard production flow'. I'm primarily interested in the internal markings of the components, variations, Shop models, Pattern room, Drill Purpose, Presentation, Sample and Experimental versions.
These seem to be absent of any clearly documented detailed descriptions or even minimally reported distinguishing characteristics, which I have verified.

I know of NO firearms manufacturing operation which ever produced even a minimal number of pieces, which did so without internally created examples used for numerous functions, from production test models, shop and line training to process testing units. To think that those have not filtered out of the stream is in my opinion 'Dreaming in Technicolor'.

I hope to find some knowledgeable opinions as opposed to the all too common 'lunchbox' or '2nd party modifier' knee jerk explanations.

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[Paul S.]

Get Clive Law's excellent book, Inglis Diamond; The Canadian High Power Pistol, and all shall be revealed.

[A square 10]

dittos , that book is the bibble on these interesting handguns

[Lee Enfield]

Get Clive Law's excellent book, Inglis Diamond; The Canadian High Power Pistol, and all shall be revealed.

I wouldn't say "all" but its a really good start...

[servicepub]

Although I encourage you to buy my book you will be disappointed if the sole purpose is to decipher manufacturer's marks.
Most of these are found on the base of the grip while there are a few marks internally. In spite of extensive research no list has been uncovered and I strongly doubt that any list survives.
Clive

[Peter Laidler]

There's no doubt that there will have been what we call 'gauge standard' parts that the inspectors and examiners could use. For example, The No2 pistol has a certified slide by which we could ascertain wear on an old or suspect slide and or body. There was also a solid look-a-like barrel that was a gauge standard part although thinking back, I don't ever recall/remember seeing one except that they were solid. Rifles had a specially selected GAUGE, inspectors, bolt which was a calibrated and certified to gauge standard bolt that could be used to gauge body wear for example. We also had gauge standard parts for Vickers guns too. The lockwork parts all had gauge standard equivalent by which we could calibrate the amount of wear on suspect parts. The parts were left in the white and specially hardened and in the later years, annually calibrated. In fact I still used the Vickers lock gauge parts while we were still shooting VIckers guns occasionally. I also had a BESA MG gauge bolt too

Are these the parts you are talking about

[Peter Laidler]

I'd be even MORE disappointed Clive if zparqi didn't come back and answer the q's WE ask and acknowledge what we have already mentioned. Agree?

[servicepub]

I'd be even MORE disappointed Clive if zparqi didn't come back and answer the q's WE ask and acknowledge what we have already mentioned. Agree?

Agree.